Convert hundredweight (UK) to ton (assay) (US)

Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to hundredweight (UK).




How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Ton (Assay) (Us)

1 cwt (UK) = 1741.7947008 AT (US)

Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to AT (US):
15 cwt (UK) = 15 Γ— 1741.7947008 AT (US) = 26126.920512 AT (US)


Hundredweight (Uk) to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table

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Hundredweight (Uk)

The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.

History/Origin

The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.

Current Use

Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.


Ton (Assay) (Us)

The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.

History/Origin

The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.

Current Use

Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.



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